Realme 12 Plus 5G vs Vivo Y38 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 12 Plus 5G and Vivo Y38 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Plus 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Vivo Y38 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Vivo Y38 5G has more internal memory than Realme 12 Plus 5G
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G | Vivo Y38 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.68 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16499 | Rs. 19990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G is Rs. 16499. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 26, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Vivo Y38 5G is Rs. 19990.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Vivo Y38 5G's 6.68 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G has OLED Screen type where as Vivo Y38 5G has LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Vivo's phone ~ 91.13%. Realme 12 Plus 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y38 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Vivo Y38 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12 Plus 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Vivo Y38 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 12 Plus 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y38 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G | Vivo Y38 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Realme 12 Plus RMX3867 | Y38 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | December 26, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.68 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 91.13% |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | 1000 nits (max) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Photo Mode, Street Shooting Mode, Portrait Mode, High Pixel, Professional Mode, Panoramic View, Macro, Super Text, Super Group Portrait, Tilt Shift, Long Exposure Photo, Video Features: Video, Movie Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Multi View Video, Tilt Shift, 20X Digital Zoom | Photo, Night (front & back), Portrait, Aura Screen Light, Multi Style Portrait, Video, High Resolution, Pano, Live Photo, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Pro, Documents, Double Exposure, Ultra Stable Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | WAV, M4A, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, OGG, APE, FLAC |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, AAC, OPUS |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |